Did you know that more than being healthy and inclined into sports playing softball has many benefits that will improve the life of your kids even until they are grownups? Playing football will provide total body conditioning for your kids because unlike other sports, softball is an activity that requires multiple skills, and therefore provides total body conditioning. Running, swinging, fielding and throwing all require a coordinated effort from numerous muscles throughout the body.
The game also teaches teamwork like working with coaches, trainers and teammates to achieve goals is great practice for the real world where teaming up with others to meet goals are keys to success. Aside from that playing softball will also develop their leadership skills. People usually receive more benefits than they expect from participating in sports. They get attention and respect that they may not receive elsewhere, and participation provides them with opportunities for leadership and socialization, as well as the development of skills for handling success and failure.
With the things mentioned above, there is no reason not to introduce the game to your kids and they can also develop friendship that could last a lifetime. You can start getting your kids interested in playing softball by feeding their curiosity most people are naturally curious and want to know “why” they must learn something before they are willing to learn it. Kids are no different.
Once they begin showing interest, you can then proceed to demonstrate the skill and show them how the game is played. Proper demonstration is especially important for younger players who may have never seen anything closely resembling the skill they are being asked to perform. If you are unable to perform the skill correctly, find someone who can.
Now that your kids are already showing interest in the game softball you can also take this opportunity to show their artistic side, you can invite them to help you come up with a design for their softball team banners and flags. Doing this activity with your kids will boost their confidence and it is also a good way to bond with your children. (more…)
